Ranch Raised
Ranch Raised – Episode 10
Welcome to the kickoff of a 3-day weekend full of sugar, meltdowns, late nights and memories made! Who doesn’t love seeing all of the kids dressed up? [READ MORE…]
Month: October 2021
Hot Barn Report
HOT BARN REPORT: R-Calf USA Friday with Karina Jones
For months the United States Department of Agriculture had been putting out strong messaging about TREATING American agriculture as a priority. But I think we have been TRICKED! [READ MORE…]
Ranch Raised
Ranch Raised – Episode 9
I just want to take a minute to show appreciation for all the volunteers that are making events and celebrations happen for families in communities across our listening area. As production ag families, we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of fall harvest, weaning calves, and all the things happening on the farm and ranch this time of year. [READ MORE…]
From Washington with John Block
Energy Expense
Hard to believe that it is almost November. Our harvest on the farm is not quite wrapped up. I am starting to think about next year and the challenges we will face. We can not ignore the explosion in the cost of energy. Winter is coming. [READ MORE…]
Ranch Raised
Ranch Raised – Episode 8
4-H is under recognized as the incredible community service organization that it is. Community service projects are my favorite thing to watch my girls be involved in. [READ MORE…]
Ranch Raised
Ranch Raised – Episode 7
For many, 4-H becomes a way of life, for the rest of their life. As I reminisce about growing up in this organization, I can’t help but think of how it molded me into the human I am today. Living the 4-H pledge outload, every day, is one of my greatest accomplishments! [READ MORE…]
Ranch Raised
Ranch Raised – Episode 6
I cannot let October slip by without recognizing one of my favorite things that is a part of my past, present, and future. While most people wouldn’t immediately recognize October as such an important month in the 4-H organization, I will tell you that it actually is! October serves as the home of National 4-H week. [READ MORE…]
Ranch Raised
Ranch Raised – Episode 5
It is sort of a bitter sweet time of year. I am super thankful for our mild fall temps that allowed us to enjoy an extended growing season. It made for a bountiful harvest and a full pantry that will be enjoyed all winter long. I am ready to let my garden rest and recharge, just like those ole cows that we just weaned those calves off of. I am ready to dream of next spring. [READ MORE…]
Hot Barn Report
HOT BARN REPORT: R-Calf USA Friday with Karina Jones
These are price discovery centers where sellers of cattle meet with buyers of cattle to take part in the greatest business transaction in the American economy! It is a cattle producers dream scenario, multiple buyers, a competitive bidding process, and reporting of the transaction in real time on that marquis sign above the sale ring in addition to post sale reporting. And for those that are really lucky you round out the day with that perfect piece of sale barn café pie! [READ MORE…]
Ranch Raised
Ranch Raised – Episode 4
Fall is such a busy time on the farm and ranch. There is an energy across rural America that just has to be experienced to be known. The chant of auctioneers and the gavel dropping at salebarns is the anthem that plays as the fall cattle run is in full swing. [READ MORE…]